Microdosing psilocybin has been shown to significantly reduce the following symptoms:
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Furthermore, mood overall has been reported to have been improved through microdosing. Additionally, mindfulness has also shown to have been increased in people which leads to well-being.
Microdosing has also been shown to increase creativity, focus, and concentration.
Finally, microdosing may have anti-inflammatory effects, reducing pain in people with chronic pain conditions although this is still being studied.
Here is a chart to better frame the positive effects of microdosing:
| Is _______ a Potential Benefits of Microdosing? | Y/N |
|---|---|
| Increased mood and energy levels | Yes |
| Reduced anxiety and stress | Yes |
| Improved cognitive function | Yes |
| Increased creativity and problem-solving skills | Yes |
| Enhanced sense of well-being and connectedness | Yes |
| Overall positive feeling and appreciation for life | Yes |
Sources:
- Microdoses of psychedelic mushrooms may improve mood and mental health. Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/microdoses-of-psychedelic-mushrooms-may-improve-mood-and-mental-health
- Effects of microdosing psilocybin on mood, anxiety, and cognitive function. Nature. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-01811-4
- Why some moms microdose mushrooms for anxiety, depression. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/02/08/microdosing-mushrooms-anxiety-depression-moms/
- More People Are Microdosing for Mental Health. But Does It Work?. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/28/well/mind/microdosing-psychedelics.html
- Eight months ago I started microdosing shrooms to relieve crippling anxiety and depression. It’s working.. The Colorado Sun. https://coloradosun.com/2022/08/07/microdosing-shrooms-psilocybin-anxiety-depression/